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Prime Minister's Office
PM highlights Rashtrapati Ji's address to both Houses of Parliament
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has highlighted Rashtrapati Smt Draupadi Murmu’s address to both Houses of Parliament.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Rashtrapati Ji's address to both Houses of Parliament covered a wide range of topics, giving an in-depth picture of the transformative changes taking place across sectors. She highlighted how common citizens have been empowered and 'Ease of Living' furthered. “
Ministry of Defence
Pragyan Conclave 2020: Indian Army’s International
Seminar Crystal Gazes on the ‘New Age’ Warfare
Setting the pitch high, Pragyan Conclave 2020 concluded on a promising note of two stimulating days of intense deliberations and analysis of future warfare.
The prelude to the day was set by the Special Address delivered by Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General SK Saini who reiterated that nature of conflict is enduring but character is changing. The Indian Army should be prepared to conduct operations across entire spectrum of conflict. He further stated on the need to embrace new technologies however, creeping dependence on it should be avoided.
The Special Address was followed by two panel discussions. The first session delved on the theme “Transformation in the Battlespaces”. The esteemed panelists focused on the changing form of 21st century battlespace with special reference to implications of firepower and other force multipliers.
The second session focused on “Hybrid/Subconventional Warfare”, wherein the speakers deliberated on the contemporary challenges such as: operations in Grey Zone environment, urban warfare, non-state actors as well as the salience of technology and social media in these operations.
Over the course of two days , intensive discussions and deliberations were carried out over four sessions under four distinct themes. The event brought together international and national domain experts on a single platform with a healthy participation from the three Services, Central Armed Police Forces, leading Think Tanks & Academic Institutions of the country and contributed immensely towards analysing the complex dynamics of the future warfare.
With Pragyan 2020, CLAWS which is an autonomous think tank affiliated to the Indian Army has achieved another milestone in actively furthering India’s strategic and military thinking in the changing security paradigm and the evolving nature of land warfare.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM bows to Maa Chandraghanta
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has prayed to Goddess Chandraghanta, the third form of Durga Maa in Navratri.
Shri Modi also shared recital of prayers  of the Goddess.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"नवरात्रि में आज दुर्गा मां के तीसरे स्वरूप देवी चंद्रघंटा की पूजा-आराधना का दिन है। उनकी असीम कृपा से हर किसी का जीवन वीरता और विनम्रता से सुशोभित हो, यही प्रार्थना है…"
Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Railways invites Request for Qualifications for private participation for operation of passenger train services over 109 Origin Destination pairs of routes
The project would entail private sector investment of about Rs 30,000 crore. This is the first initiative of private investment for running Passenger Trains over Indian Railways network
The objective of this initiative is to introduce modern technology rolling stock with reduced maintenance, reduced transit time, boost job creation, provide enhanced safety, provide world class travel experience to passengers
Ministry of Railways has invited Request for Qualifications  for private participation for operation of passenger train services over 109 Origin Destination pairs of routes through introduction of 151 modern Trains .
The 109 OD Pairs have been formed into 12 Clusters across the Indian Railway network. Each Train shall have a minimum of 16 coaches.
The project would entail private sector investment of about Rs 30,000 crore. This is the first initiative of private investment for running Passenger Trains over Indian Railways network.
Majority of Trains to be manufactured in India . The private entity shall be responsible for financing, procuring, operation and maintenance of the trains.
Trains shall be designed for a maximum speed of 160 kmph. There would be a substantial reduction in journey time.The running time taken by a train shall be comparable to or faster than the fastest train of Indian Railways operating in the respective route.
The objective of this initiative is to introduce modern technology rolling stock with reduced maintenance, reduced transit time, boost job creation, provide enhanced safety, provide world class travel experience to passengers, and also reduce demand supply deficit in the passenger transportation sector.
The Concession Period for the project shall be 35 years.
The Private Entity shall pay to Indian Railways fixed haulage charges, energy charges as per actual consumption and a share in Gross Revenue determined through a transparent bidding process.
These trains shall be operated by the Driver and Guard of Indian Railways.
The operation of the trains by the private entity shall conform to the key performance indicators like punctuality, reliability, upkeep of trains etc.
Operation and maintenance of the passenger trains would be governed by standards & specifications and requirements specified by Indian Railways.
www.eprocure.gov.in
For further details & cluster wise information one can visit active tenders column of the above website.
Ministry of Power
NTPC to assist with the redevelopment of Civic Facilities in Kedarnath Town
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility  initiative, the country’s largest integrated power company and a PSU under Ministry of Power, NTPC Ltd has signed an agreement today with Shri Kedarnath Utthan Charitable Trust for the redevelopment of civic amenities worth Rs 25 crores in Kedarnath town.
The Memorandum of Understanding  was signed between Shri Dilip Jawalkar, IAS, Secretary Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand and Shri MSD Bhattamishra, ED , NTPC in the presence of Shri D. K. Patel, Director , NTPC Ltd.
CSR has been an integral part of NTPC’s business of power generation and the power major aims to light up the lives of millions of Indians through its CSR efforts. NTPC has been supporting varied initiatives such as basic infrastructure development, education, community health & sanitation, capacity building and gender empowerment.
NTPC Group has 71 Power stations including 29 Renewable projects. The Group has over 20 GW of capacity under construction which includes 5 GW of renewable projects. Uninterrupted supply of electricity through environment-friendly energy projects at affordable prices has been the hallmark of NTPC.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM calls citizens to take part in mementos auction
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has called citizens to take part in the auction of gifts and mementos. He said that the proceeds would go to the Namami Gange initiative.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Over time, I have received several gifts and mementos which are being auctioned. This includes the special mementos given by our Olympics heroes. Do take part in the auction. The proceeds would go to the Namami Gange initiative."
Ministry of Women and Child Development
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights recommends disclosure of information linked with the child sexual abuse victim is restricted and punishable under section 23 of the POCSO Act 2012
Kolkata, February 18, 2020
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has observed that various media reports are revealing key information such as address, photograph, family details, school name and neighbourhood having connect with the identification of the child sexual abuse victims. It has recommended that disclosure of information linked with the child sexual abuse victim is restricted and punishable under section 23 of the POCSO Act 2012. It has recommended ‘Editors’ of various media entities to ensure strict compliance of such significant provision of the POCSO Act 2012 in the interest of children.
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Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Railways further liberalizes General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme  for prospective investors
Ministry of Railways has further liberalized General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme  for prospective investors, on the basis of feedback received from investors and end users, by incorporating the following amendments:
- End users  also have been granted permission to load third party cargo in their rakes in empty direction. This will not only reduce the empty run of GPWIS rakes, but will also entail additional revenue to end user investors, in form of freight rebate.
- Design Loan charges on General Purpose wagons have been reduced from 5% to 1%. This will significantly reduce the initial investment required for procurement of wagons.
As there was long term demand from Railway Freight Wagons Users  for better and timely availability of General Purpose Wagons  it was decided by Ministry of Railways in April 2018, to introduce a scheme for investment in General Purpose Wagons.
Since the launch of this scheme, approvals for 163 rakes have been granted and 20 rakes have already been inducted into operation. As a result of these relaxations, it is expected that the scheme will become more attractive for prospective investors.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Model Tenancy Act for circulation to the States/Union Territories for adoption
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Model Tenancy Act for circulation to all States / Union Territories for adaptation by way of enacting fresh legislation or amending existing rental laws suitably.
It will help overhaul the legal framework with respect to rental housing across the country, which would help spur its overall growth.
The Model Tenancy Act aims at creating a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive rental housing market in the country. It will enable creation of adequate rental housing stock for all the income groups thereby addressing the issue of homelessness. Model Tenancy Act will enable institutionalisation of rental housing by gradually shifting it towards the formal market.
The Model Tenancy Act will facilitate unlocking of vacant houses for rental housing purposes. It is expected to give a fillip to private participation in rental housing as a business model for addressing the huge housing shortage.
Ministry of Defence
Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee & Chief of the Air Staff visits Thailand
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VM, ADC, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Air Staff is embarking on a three day visit to Thailand from 26 to 28 Aug 19. He would be attending the 2019 Indo Pacific Chiefs of Defence  Conference in Bangkok. The theme for the conference is “Collaboration in a free and Open Indo – Pacific”. The conference will provide perspectives on common challenges faced by attending nations and elicit open discussions on the same. The Chiefs of Defence of more than 33 countries are scheduled to attend the Conference.
Bilateral defence relations between India and Thailand have gained momentum consequent to India’s ‘’Look/ Act East Policy’ along with overall improvement in relations at political, economic and cultural levels. Joint Working Group on Security Cooperation, initiated in May 2003, had nominated Military Cooperation as one of the seven primary areas of focus to strengthen cooperation. This was re-enforced in the joint statement issued during Thai Prime Minister’s official visit to India in Jan 2012. India and Thailand have commemorated the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2017. Such visits and cooperation will contribute, in the medium and long term, towards India being a natural partner of Thailand for regional collaborative security initiatives.
The participation of the Indian Chairman COSC would provide further impetus towards increasing defence cooperation with Thailand and pave the way for greater interaction and cooperation in future.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre imposes stock limits on Wheat applicable to Wholesalers/Traders, Retailers, Big Chain Retailers and Processors; Imposition of stock limits on Wheat to be effective with immediate effect till 31st March 2024
15 LMT of Wheat to be offloaded in the first phase from central pool stock under Open Market Sale Scheme
Rice to be also offloaded under Open Market Sale Scheme in order to moderate the prices; The quantity of rice to be offloaded to be decided shortly
The imposition of stock limits on Wheat along with offloading of Wheat and Rice under OMSS, part of the efforts made by the Government to stabilize the prices of essential commodities.
In order to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation, the Government of India has decided to impose stock limits on the Wheat applicable to Traders/Wholesaler, Retailers, Big Chain Retailers and Processors for all States and Union Territories. The Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs  Order, 2023 has been issued with immediate effect from today i.e. 12th June 2023 and will be applicable until 31st March 2024 for all States and Union Territories.
Stock limits will be applicable to each entity individually such as Traders/Wholesaler- 3000 MT; Retailer- 10 MT for each of the Retail outlets; Big Chain Retailer- 10 MT for each outlet and 3000 MT at all their depots and Processors- 75% of annual installed capacity. Respective legal entities, as above, have to declare the stocks position and update them regularly on the portal  of the Department of Food and Public Distribution and in case the stocks held by them are higher than the prescribed limit then they have to bring the same to the prescribed stock limits within 30 days of issue of this notification.
Further, Central Government has also decided to offload the Wheat wherein 15 LMT of Wheat will be offloaded in the first phase from central pool stock under Open Market Sale Scheme  ) 2023 to flour mills/private traders/bulk buyers/manufacturers of wheat products through e-auction to control retail prices of wheat. Wheat will be sold in lot sizes of 10-100 MT. Registration for this auction is open on the FCI’s e-auction platform.
It has also been decided to offload rice under OMSS in order to moderate the prices. The quantity for the first phase of e-auction for rice will be decided shortly.
The imposition of stock limits on Wheat along with offloading of Wheat and Rice under OMSS are part of the consistent efforts made by the Government to stablize the prices of essential commodities. The Department of Food and Public Distribution is closely monitoring the stock position of Wheat and rice to control the prices and ensure easy availability in the country.
Ministry of Power
Power Grid sets Capex Target of 25,000 Crore for 2018-19
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited  has signed Memorandum of Understanding for the year 2018-19 with Ministry of Power, Government of India. The MoU was signed by Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India and Shri I.S. Jha, CMD, POWERGRID in the presence of senior officials from Ministry and POWERGRID.
The MoU includes various targets to be achieved by POWERGRID during FY 2018-19. Capex target for the year has been set as Rs. 25,000 crore. Other targets in the MoU inter-alia include parameters related to human resources, project management, R&D and innovation and other efficiency and operational performance parameters.
POWERGRID, a Navratna CPSE and the Central Transmission Utility  of the country, has been consistently receiving highest rating i.e. “Excellent” under since signing of the first MoU in 1993-94. As on March 31, 2018, the company owns & operates over 148,800 ckt. km. of transmission lines, 236 EHV sub-stations with transformation capacity of more than 322,000 MVA. Availability of this gigantic transmission network has been consistently maintained over 99.5%.
Ministry of Defence
INS TABAR VISITS ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar arrived at Alexandria on 27 Jun 21 for two days as part of a goodwill visit. India and Egypt share warm bilateral relations and ships of the Indian Navy have frequently visited Alexandria port.
Commanding Officer INS Tabar, Captain M Mahesh and his ships crew laid wreath at Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial. The Commanding Officer also called upon Rear Admiral Ayman al-Daly, Commander of Alexandria Naval Base.
On departure from port, INS Tabar undertook a maritime partnership exercise at sea with the Egyptian Navy Ship Toushka. The exercise included helo deck landing ops and underway replenishment drills. These evolutions at sea exemplified naval cooperation and interoperability between the IN and EN . The goodwill visit by INS Tabar aims to strengthen strong relations between the two sides and also explore newer avenues of bolstering the relationship.
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Ministry of Defence
SIGNING OF MOU ON WHITE SHIPPING INFORMATION EXCHANGE BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND ROYAL NAVY OF OMAN
Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser bin Mohsen Al-Rahbi, Commander of Royal Navy of Oman  and Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff , Indian Navy signed an MoU for exchange of White Shipping Informationon 27 September 2021. The MoU was signed at Maritime Security Center , Muscat during the ongoing visit of the CNS to Oman.
The signing of the MoU between Royal Navy of Oman and Indian Navy would facilitate information exchange on merchant shipping traffic, through IFC-IOR, India and MSC, Oman and contribute to enhanced maritime safety and security in the region.
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PIB Headquarters
Contract Medical Staff got arrears of Rs.16 lakhs
25 contract workers working in Bharat Heavy Eletricals Ltd., Ranipet were paid short payment of wages to the tune of Rs. 15,77,187/-. The individual workers were paid the above short payment of wages by Account Payee Crossed Demand Draft. 11 male and 14 female qualified Para Medical Staff were benefited by the above effort of the Office of the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner , Chennai. The representative of the contractor and senior officers from BHEL, Ranipet along with Shri Sankara Rao Nalla, Labour Enforcement Officer  were present when the above demand drafts were distributed by Shri V. Muthu Manickam, Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner  Chennai.
Bharat Heavy Eletricals Ltd., Ranipet has been employing Para Medical Staff on contract. There were 25 workers employed such as Staff Nurse, Lab Technician, Pharmacist, Attendant etc., in the Hospital run by BHEL, Ranipet.
During the inspection conducted on 22.2.2019 by Shri Sankara Rao Nalla, Labour Enforcement officer , it was found that these contract workers were not paid the wages prescribed by the management of BHEL. There was huge difference in the wages prescribed by the management of BHEL and paid by the contractor Messrs. Scrudder Memorial Hospital. The difference was worked out and the contractor was required to disburse the difference of wages as per the Agreement between the management of BHEL and the contractor. Legal action was initiated against the parties in order to pressurise them and comply. Meanwhile, the contractor has come forward to disburse the above difference of wages to the workers.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Impact assessment study of forest cover Special campaign for conservation of The Great India Bustard
As per information available with the Ministry, there are about 150 Great Indian Bustard in the country.
The Ministry provides financial assistance to the States, including Gujarat, under the Recovery Programme for saving critically endangered species and its habitats and conservation and management of protected areas components of Centrally Sponsored Scheme – Development of Wildlife Habitats for conservation and protection of Great Indian Bustard. Further, the Ministry sanctioned an outlay of Rs. 33.85 crores for the duration of seven years for the programme titled ‘Habitat Improvement and Conservation Breeding of Great Indian Bustard-an integrated approach’ under the CAMPA in the year 2016.
An MoU has been signed between Wildlife Institute of India and the International Fund for Houbara Conservation , UAE to undertake collaborative work aimed at the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 484
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 191.30 Crore
More than 13 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 191.30 Crore  today. More than13 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10406129
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2nd Dose
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10029412
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Precaution Dose
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5022560
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18417586
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2nd Dose
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17564834
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Precaution Dose
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8166705
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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31717132
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2nd Dose
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12064007
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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58961755
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2nd Dose
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43969464
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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556577917
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2nd Dose
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484607265
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Precaution Dose
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405373
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203138492
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2nd Dose
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189599368
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Precaution Dose
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990504
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127011920
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2nd Dose
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118177919
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Precaution Dose
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16254103
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1006230931
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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876012269
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Precaution Dose
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30839245
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Total
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1913082445
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 14th April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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36
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2nd Dose
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520
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Precaution Dose
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14035
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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60
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2nd Dose
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898
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Precaution Dose
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30389
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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171873
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2nd Dose
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288395
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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31323
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2nd Dose
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117763
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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34626
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2nd Dose
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322918
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Precaution Dose
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36686
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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7357
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2nd Dose
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76649
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Precaution Dose
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45187
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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4633
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2nd Dose
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51756
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Precaution Dose
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112598
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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249908
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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858899
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Precaution Dose
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238895
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Total
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1347702
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.